The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids

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Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Nature Nook Fall Session

Nature Nook at Scott Arboretum

Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Calling all little nature explorers! Join Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a morning full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old.

Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield offers a fun and active Parents Night Out on the first Friday of every month. These 3-hour drop off events are for kids ages 4 to 10 years old and include a pizza dinner. From 5:30-8:30 pm, children will play organized games and engage in skills-based activities […]

$60
Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Fall for Learning: A Community Day with Main Line School Night

Creutzburg Center 260 Gulph Creek Road, Radnor, PA, United States

Kick off the fall semester with an afternoon of fun, flavor, and community with Main Line School Night at the at Creutzburg Center! Enjoy an afternoon of tasty bites, local artisans, live music, games, dance, and hands-on demos from Main Line School Night instructors! Whether you’re 9 or ninety, there’s […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Borough Parking Lot 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]

Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have a different theme – this season, we’re exploring topics related to the […]

Free

Fall for Learning: A Community Day with Main Line School Night

Creutzburg Center 260 Gulph Creek Road, Radnor, PA, United States

Kick off the fall semester with an afternoon of fun, flavor, and community with Main Line School Night at the at Creutzburg Center! Enjoy an afternoon of tasty bites, local artisans, live music, games, dance, and hands-on demos from Main Line School Night instructors! Whether you’re 9 or ninety, there’s […]

Haverford Township Music Festival

Havertown Downtown 50 E Eagle Road, Havertown, PA, United States

The 13th Annual Haverford Music Festival returns on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 12 noon to 9:00 pm at the intersection of Darby Road and Hathaway Lane in Havertown, PA. This is a family-friendly music festival that celebrates creativity, supports arts and education, and fosters a vibrant cultural landscape in […]

Villanova Football Community Day

Villanova Football Stadium 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, United States

Villanova Football is hosting their Community Day on Saturday, September 6th at 6:00 pm at the football stadium. In addition to the game versus Colgate, there will be a Kid Zone with inflatables, face painting by cheerleaders, balloon artists, fun games, coloring stations, and appearances from various Villanova sports teams! […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

The Beautiful Ordinary – Artwork by Thomas Brady

Colonna Contemporary 4 Louella Ct., Wayne, PA, United States

Art always makes a political statement. Half of art is what you choose to paint, the other half how you paint it. Thomas Brady paints workers, people on the streets, landscapes inhabited by family farmers invisible to the corporate life. View his work on September 12th from 6:00-9:00 pm in […]

Free
Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Borough Parking Lot 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]

Wonderful Halos Back to School Pop-Up Event in Havertown

Acme Havertown 1305 W. Chester Pike, Havertown, PA

Wonderful Halos, one of the most-loved healthy snack brands, is hosting a free Pop-Up event on September 13th at the Havertown Acme. At this event, children and families can enjoy family-friendly events, including a bounce house, coloring stations, free Halos samples, and back-to-school giveaways and games. Wonderful Halos mandarins are […]

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Kick off the fall season at Linvilla's annual Arts & Craft Festival. Select local artists and crafts persons will gather and sell their wares at the orchards. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances, you can also shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of […]

Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Linvilla Orchards will host its annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. This special two-day event will showcase the work of unique local artists and craftspeople. Throughout each day, live music will accompany guests as they shop and explore. Visitors can browse a […]

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as a firing demo at 1:30 pm.  Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on […]

South Wayne PorchFest

Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

South Wayne PorchFest is a glorious day of free live music, played on the porches of Wayne, PA’s historic district. They’ve curated over 60 diverse musical acts, ranging from soulful a cappella to the rhythmic beats of zydeco. For the safety and enjoyment of all, they’re closing down their musical […]

Oktoberfest at Ship Bottom Brewery in Swarthmore

Ship Bottom Brewery 5 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Join Ship Bottom Brewery Swarthmore for their 2025 Oktoberfest celebration complete with food trucks, German style beer, games and entertainment. There will be live music with The Next Tune from 3:00 – 6:00 pm and DJ Smoove from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. There will also be a Stein Holding Contest […]